Lely Resort, Florida

Respite Care in Lely Resort, FL

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Lely Resort for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

A caregiver helping an older man with a meal at a kitchen table
Local figures

Respite Care in Lely Resort, FL: the local picture

3,530
residents 65 or older (41% of Lely Resort)
82%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
19%
of residents 65+ report a disability (22% in Collier County)
3
Medicare-certified hospices serve Lely Resort ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lely Resort live with someone: 82% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 658 Lely Resort residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (22% in Collier County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Lely Resort ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lely Resort compared with Collier County and Florida

Census figureLely ResortCollier CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability19%22%31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%22%25%
Residents 65 or older41%34%21%
Residents 85 or older4.4%4.4%2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.6%7.8%12%
Households with no vehicle8.8%4.6%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$104,879$85,716—

Older residents in towns around Lely Resort

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Naples Manor, FL1.3 mi25713%
Lely, FL1.6 mi1,92130%
Verona Walk, FL1.7 mi2,05624%
Golden Gate, FL6.0 mi2,59026%
Naples, FL6.8 mi11,00418%
Vineyards, FL9.4 mi2,07722%

Hospices serving Lely Resort

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Avow Hospice IncNaples, FL7.7 mi(239) 261-4404
Amedisys HospiceHialeah, FL88 mi(786) 566-6176
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of FloridaMelbourne, FL153 mi(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Lely Resort (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Oakton Place Health And Rehabilitation At The ArliNaples, FL0.9 mi2 of 544(239) 307-3000
Solaris Healthcare Lely PalmsNaples, FL1.1 mi2 of 5117(239) 775-7715
Gardens At Terracina Health & RehabilitationNaples, FL3.2 mi5 of 530(239) 348-6000
Woodside Health And Rehabilitation CenterNaples, FL3.4 mi1 of 5120(239) 775-7757

Straight-line miles from the center of Lely Resort. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

  • Taking over the usual routine while you are away
  • Meals, medication reminders and personal care
  • Company and activities
  • Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip
Cost

What respite care costs in Lely Resort

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $8,740 monthly median income of Lely Resort households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Lely Resort: common questions

Which hospices serve Lely Resort?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Lely Resort ZIP codes, including Avow Hospice Inc, Amedisys Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida.

How much does respite care cost in Lely Resort?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $8,740 monthly median income of Lely Resort households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Lely Resort. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO covers Florida.

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Find respite care in Lely Resort

Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near Lely Resort can see it as soon as it is live.

Create your free family account

Looking for caregiving work instead? Create a free caregiver profile.

A woman on a sofa at home reviewing caregiver profiles on a laptop